College Preview Days
are March 6 & 27.
Immerse yourself in the academic program of your choice at our Virtual College Preview Days. Have the opportunity to interact directly with faculty & current students across 90+ programs of study.
News
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Wolves Blitz Bulldogs for Super Tuesday Triumph
In their quarterfinal clash of the Gulf South Conference Tournament, the No. 3E Wolves ran away with a 77-61 road victory over No. 2W Union at Fred DeLay Gymnasium, overcoming an early nine-point deficit by building as much as a 20-point lead in the second half to advance into Friday's semifinal round against in-state rival Valdosta State.
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From Civil War to Civil Rights: UWG Creating Black History Tour to Inspire Dialogue, Connections
Last summer, while the nation reached a moment of reckoning on race, a University of West Georgia graduate student was building an experience designed to foster dialogue about the subject and educate members of the UWG community about Black history on campus.
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UWG Senior Named 2021 Academic Recognition Day Scholar
Sydney Francis has been named the university’s Academic Recognition Day scholar for 2021. The Academic Recognition Day program honors undergraduate students from the University System of Georgia who are residents of Georgia and maintain a 4.0 grade point average.
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The Power of a Teacher: UWG Alumna Named Montana Superintendent of the Year
An encounter with a teacher put UWG alumna Dr. Laurie Barron on a trajectory to be a major force in education – one that included recognition from President Barack Obama in 2013 and being named as Montana Superintendent of Year in 2021.
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More Students Staying West: UWG Sees Upsurge in Retention
Despite unprecedented events impacting the world, the University of West Georgia continues to confidently move forward in surprising ways. Not only did enrollment climb for fall 2020; student retention numbers have increased as well.
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Becoming UWG: University of West Georgia Launches New Strategic Plan for 2021-26
Becoming UWG – the strategic plan that will lead the university for the next five years and beyond – draws upon the university's 115-year history and the input and feedback of students, faculty, staff, alumni, supporters, community members and other stakeholders to establish a path toward long-term growth and excellence.
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Current Students
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Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14
NCAA Division II Sports
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